Description: Imperial GunnerPrefix: IGDetachment:Imperial Gunnery Corps Context: Star Wars Episodes IV, VI Operating the immense weaponry of the Imperial starfleet are skilled gunners dressed in specialized uniforms. The gunner's features are entirely obscured by a large, sweeping helmet with a single wrap-around visor. The dark helmet helps suppress some of the dangerous flashback from such massive cannons as the turbolasers and superlaser found aboard the original Death Star.

This Visual Guide has been reviewed by the detachment staff and the LMO team and is certified for use as a minimum approval guideline for GMLs. GMLs are free to approve this costume type.

Any uncertainties or questionable aspects of the submitted costume should be brought to the appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the legion forum.

The 501st approval requirements are listed in black.

The Imperial Gunnery Corp Detachment defines additional, optional levels of costuming excellence. In the page below, items listed in blue or red are optional features that will improve the quality of the costume. These items are not required, but are recommended.

For 501st membership only the requirements in black need to be met.

Note: Measurements are based on troopers approximately 6' (1.83m) in height. To maintain accuracy, scaling back or forth for individual proportions is encouraged.

As seen throughout the SW universe, the Imperial Gunners utilize a variety of different attire and equipment combinations. The "Accessories" section of this CRL shows these optional configurations. If you have any questions about the combination of parts in a particular suit, please visit the Imperial Gunnery forums.

Required Costume Components

The following costume components are present and appear as described below.

Imperial Gunner HelmetFor 501st approval:

Helmet based on the WWII Navy Mk II Style helmet.

The helmet is black to match the flight suit with a darkened visor that hides the wearers facial features while still allowing for visibility.

White or silver cog, centered on front top of helmet. Approximately 2.8 inches in diameter but must be proportional to the helmet

Commlink Box – left side of helmet

Rectangular Blue Button – top front of commlink, plastic material

Round Red Button – bottom front of comlink (plastic screwcap style)

White Button – side of Commlink (plastic screwcap style)

2 Black Snap Covers – above white button - plastic material

2 Silver/White Square Buttons – top of Commlink - plastic material

Antenna – top rear behind 2 silver/white buttons

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

BalaclavaFor 501st approval:

A balaclava is a black head sock/hood that is worn under the helmet and is used primarily to hide any view of the wearer's skin and/or facial hair.

OR

Neck SealFor 501st approval:

Black with horizontal ribs, fitted to the wearer, and extending from the base of the neck to the top of the Adam's apple.

Can be worn instead of the balaclava.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

Black Imperial Flight SuitFor 501st approval:

One piece black coverall/jumpsuit/flight suit with a front invisible zipper.

Three straight lines, on the back of the hand (that match some references), are optional.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Gloves are made of leather.

For level three certification (if applicable):

Gauntlets slightly flair-out, upward from the wrist to the mid-forearm.

Imperial Communications PadFor 501st approval:

Rectangular communications pad, with buttons and detailing as shown, on a grey or silver background.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Compad is not electronically lit.

DL-44 Blaster PistolFor 501st approval:

Manufactured by BlasTech Industries, the DL-44 Blaster has the ability to charge a heavier blast, nearly twice as powerful as similar pistols. Because the sidearm is highly modifiable and is one of the few blasters shown to have the ability to penetrate imperial armor, the Empire has placed heavy restrictions on this model and in many cases ownership is outlawed outside of imperial forces.

Scratch built or high-end prop replica.

DH-17 BlasterFor 501st approval:

Manufactured by BlasTech Industries, the DH-17 is a standard-issue Imperial sidearm for shipboard combat. The energy and power of the weapon are tuned to penetrate necessary targets, yet it will not puncture a starship's hull.

Scratch built or high-end prop replica.

E-11 BlasterFor 501st approval:

Manufactured by BlasTech Industries, the E-11 is standard-issue for many Imperial troops. Light, compact yet powerful, the E-11 blaster is always in high demand throughout the galaxy.

Based on a real or replica Sterling sub-machine gun, scratch-built, or a modified commercial toy Stormtrooper blaster.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Folding stock.

Stock does not need to function.

A real or replica ammo counter - based off of a Hengstler counter - should be present.

D-ring mounted on the rear.

Correct style scope.

Two power cylinders on the magazine.

Scratch-built, resin cast, Hyperfirm rubber cast blasters should have a total of 6 t-racks on blaster (leaving the lowest row on the Hengstler side un-covered).

If using the Hasbro E11 toy blaster, it is modified to have the correct number of T-tracks (6 total), with a lower row of open vent holes on the magazine housing side.

This is accomplished by covering the pre-existing rows of holes with T-tracks, then grinding off the lower integrated T-track on the magazine housing side, and drilling a new row of holes in its place.

HolsterFor 501st approval:

Holster is the appropriate color and style for the specific blaster.

Holster is not present if no blaster is carried.

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